Senior Social Worker/ AMHP

Making a Difference as Senior Social Worker/ AMHP with the Emergency Duty Team

The St Helens Emergency Duty Team, who are also commissioned by Halton LA, deliver an out of hours emergency response in respect of risk of immediate harm for People's Services.

This encompasses immediate risk of harm to children and adults, mental Health support/ assessments, and homelessness.

EDT’s primary office base is situated at Municipal Building in Widnes.

The team operate using a hybrid shift working model which is inclusive of the opportunity to work from home during weekdays and overnight shifts dependent on the need and circumstances of the shift, however being office based is expected at weekend, day and evening shifts.

As a member of the St Helens & Halton EDT Service, you will be part of a skilled and professional team supported by experienced colleagues and Team Manager.

Are you who we are looking for:

• Do you have the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver a high-quality service to vulnerable children and adults?
• Are you an Approved Mental Health Professional, able to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments.
• Do you have an awareness of the legislative and procedural issues relating to safeguarding work?
• Can you operate with a high level of professional autonomy?

If so we want to hear from you....

Interested to Find Out More?

'details of the working arrangements can be found in the information for candidates'

For an informal Discussion, Please contact Janet Follin- Team Manager by email at janetfollin@sthelens.gov.uk

Making a Difference

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Roles That Matter

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Work England

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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